Workers in Rivers State under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC Rivers have stormed Government House, Port-Harcourt to demonstrate their support for Governor Simi Fubara and against the agreement with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The workers are kicking against what they allege as interference from President Bola Tinubu and Wike in the affairs
Peter Obi Expresses Mixed-Feelings Over FG’s 50% Transport Waiver
His Excellency, Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi has lent his voice to FG’s announced approval of 50% cut in transport fare Nationwide. He said thus : “I read the reports of the President’s approval of a 50 percent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians travelling during this Yuletide from Thursday 21, 2023 to
Federal Workers Laments Over Stoppage of N35,000 Wage Relief
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has expressed dismay over the suspension of the N35,000 wage relief awarded by the Federal Government to alleviate the economic impact of the fuel subsidy removal. Workers allege that, contrary to the promised six months, the government has only disbursed payment for one month. Comrade Andrew Emelieze, the National Coordinator
KISS ME GOODBYE – Episode 3
“Ama, 9 years” Deji began, “9 years of marriage and you want to throw that away because of your desire to relocate to the UK?” he asked, still dumbfounded. “It’s much more than that Deji and you know it. I’ve never liked living in this country, I’ve always told you that this country is not
Peter Obi slams Federal Government for Planned demolition of 200 houses
Peter Obi reacts to the recent plan by the Federal Government to demolish buildings of citizens in Abuja to make way for Presidential fleets….. Tụfịakwa..!!! “I am shocked by the recent report of the planned demolition of about 200 houses in the Nuwalege community in Abuja, to make way for the Presidential Fleet. I am
NADECO wades into Rivers state Political Brouhaha
A foremost Nigeria’s pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO in the USA, has called on the people and residents of Rivers State to reject the Bola Ahmed Tinubus brokered accord-agreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The group observed Tinubu and Wike were
KISS ME GOODBYE – Episode 2
KISS ME GOODBYE: Episode 2. Ama returned from work on Friday evening looking so tired and frustrated, “what’s wrong babe, did we have another bad day at work today?” Deji asked, shifting his attention from the TV to face his wife, “Is it not your crazy country people that won’t stop frustrating me?” She retorted,
KISS ME GOODBYE – Episode 1
Ladies and Gentlemen…. Trying to distract you momentarily from the Political shenanigans ongoing in Nigeria,we have decided to bring to you this beautifully written love story written by Dr. O Enjoy the series……. KISS ME GOODBYE: Episode 1 Japa, a Nigerian slang derived from the Yoruba language that simply means to run or to escape.
Fubara refuses to withdraw law suit Against Rivers House of Assembly , case adjourned
A Rivers State High Court sitting at Isiokpo presided over by Hon. Justice O. Ben-Whyte, today, 20th day of December, 2023 in Suit No. IHC/230/2023 between Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara vs The Rivers State House of Assembly & Ors. Counsel to the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chief Ferdinand Orbih, SAN informed the Court that
BREAKING: Tinubu approves 50% cut in transport fare Nationwide
Bola Tinubu has approved a 50 percent reduction in land transportation fares nationwide, from December 21 to January 4, 2024. Tinubu has also approved zero fare for train transportation across the country within the same period. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake on Wednesday while briefing State House